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Up? Down? Curly? Straight? When it comes to holiday hairstyles, figuring out what to do with your mane can almost be more confusing than finding that perfect gift for that special someone. We’ve tracked down a L’Oreal pro to find out the dos and don’ts for this year’s party season.

"What I recommend for a lot of people, especially working women who are in the office all day long and don’t have time for a quick change, is to set (your hair) with a curling iron or some hot rollers in the morning and do a very light brush. You don’t want to brush the curl out too much,” explains Eric Del Monaco, the official hair artist and colourist for L’Oreal Paris in Canada. “Then for the evening, you just pop into the bathroom before you go out, and with hair pins, put it up really loose, and you have yourself ready for the evening."

Big hair is a big trend this season. So how do we maintain that just-done look all day? Eric suggests using a volumizing mousse before you blow-dry your tresses, working it into the root, then blending it outward to the ends.

If the thought of using hot styling objects before your first cup of joe isn’t for you, don’t worry; there are many other options. "For this winter, a lot of big shapes are in," the pro tells us.

"You could do a light teasing or back combing, just a brush and whichever way it goes. Pin it with some accessories and you’re done," he says.

Another option is an age-old classic: the ponytail. "Ponytails are always big. It’s really a season that you can go overboard and really just use your imagination and let it go wild."

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